[Roadsters] Hardtop question

[Alvin Gogineni]

I agree, the aftermarket tops aren't favorable in most eyes. I really want
a factory hardtop. I settled for "ugly" version as well with the triangular
side window. It is a Thompson top with a smooth finish:

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6563-e1462309188276.jpg

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_6573.jpg

On Sat, Sep 17, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Dave Sommers via Datsun-roadsters <
datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:

> That's probably a royal coachman hardtop.  It is indeed a molded vinyl
> pattern made of some injection molded plastic. I don't think it is actual
> FRP laid up glass due to the lightweight nature.
>
> I made mine look pretty good. It took a really good scrub with some
> "fantastic" cleaner and a nylon brush.  Then many coats of "back to black"
> which I think was McGuires product. It got dark and looked like vinyl
> again. It needs periodic reapplication but sure is nice to use in the cold
> weather.
>
> Ugly is in the eye of beholder.  Mine has the opening trapezoidal window
> instead of porthole and Ive seen one that had no window but all obviously
> made by same company.   Have not yet had success finding any weatherstrip
> that is close in shape to the original.
>
>
> Dave Sommers
> Dive Hatteras
> 703-517-3724
> 703-818-1850
>
> On Sep 16, 2016, at 20:15, Gerry Royston via Datsun-roadsters <
> datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I have one of those ugly hardtops with port holes on the sides.  It looks
> like black vinyl but upon closer inspection it almost looks like the
> fiberglass was just textured to look like vinyl.  The top is rather faded
> and dull and I would like to liven it up a bit.  Any suggestions for this?
> Is there a paint that I could use or should I look for a vinyl
> cleaner/restorer?
>
> Gerry Royston
> Frederick, MD
> 1968 Roadster 2000
>
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